What's new in July 2011

New for July

• 28 Jul 2011 | Medicines Act 1968 Advisory Bodies Annual Report 2010
  

  The Medicines Act 1968 Advisory Bodies Annual Report 2010 is now available to download.

• 27 Jul 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Rollator models 2320, 2340, 2462 and 2463 manufactured by Roma Medical Aids Ltd (MDA/2011/087)
  

  This Medical Device Alert has been issued because the manufacturer issued a Field Safety Notice (FSN) but has not had sufficient confirmation from users that they have received and acted on this information.

• 27 Jul 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Oxford Easytrack systems for use with overhead hoists manufactured by BHM Medical (MDA/2011/086)
  

  This Medical Device Alert has been issued due to a reported incident of an Easytrack 3 Post system collapsing whilst repositioning the system to another location in a room.

• 27 Jul 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Transactive and transportable overhead hoists manufactured by Waverley Glen (MDA/2011/085)
  

  This Medical Device Alert has been issued as revised guidance on tape inspection/replacement has been issued. The manufacturer issued a Field Safety Notice (FSN) for this device on 10 June 2011, but has not had sufficient confirmation from users that they have received and acted on this information.

• 27 Jul 2011 | Medical Device Alert: Blood gas analysers (calcium membrane units) manufactured by Radiometer (MDA/2011/084)
  

  This Medical Device Alert has been issued due to the potential for biased blood calcium results which may affect diagnosis and treatment of hypocalcaemia.

• 27 Jul 2011 | Class 2 Drug Alert (Action within 48 hours): Goldshield Pharmaceuticals Limited - Venaxx XL 75mg prolonged-release capsules
  

  Goldshield Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling the batch specified in this alert because the patient information leaflet is missing from all packs.

• 26 Jul 2011 | The MHRA issues warning over traditional Chinese medicines containing Lei Gong Teng (tripterygium wilfordii)
  

  The MHRA issues warning over traditional Chinese medicines containing Lei Gong Teng (tripterygium wilfordii) due to concerns about possible serious side effects.

• 25 Jul 2011 | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
  

  This section provides information on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) which are used to treat depression, anxiety disorders and some personality disorders, and serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) which are used to treat depressive illness and anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain associated with diabetes, and stress urinary incontinence.

• 25 Jul 2011 | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors – information for healthcare professionals
  

  Information for healthcare professionals on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).

• 25 Jul 2011 | Patient summary
  

  Information for patients on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).